It all started when… i heard him with Steve Freund at Lou’s Pier 47 way back in the 90’s, and i thought he was a great drummer and a hec of a nice guy. —Cathy Lemons

Robbie Bean drummed with Primus for approximately six months in 1986, shortly after the band's initial formation. While he did not appear on any official demo tapes or recordings, he was instrumental in developing many early Primus songs that would later become fan favorites. He also worked steadily with the renowned guitarist/ vocalist and recording artist, Steve Freund.

Robbie Bean is an active and well-known figure in the San Francisco Bay Area blues music community. He regularly performs with numerous blues bands around town, including gigs at venues like The Saloon on Grant Avenue in San Francisco. He has also been a featured musician in groups such as The Steve Kimball Blues Trio.  He has worked on and off with Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz for 20 plus years and has been on several of their recordings including Blind Spot and In Any Town.